Ancient Greece Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
Minoan
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
Greece won!
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
Democracy
Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?
Alexander the Great
Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
Hippocrates
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
Mycenaean
Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?
Sparta
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
Men
Were Greek city states polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
Describe the landscape of Greece. (Flat or hilly)
Hilly
Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?
The Dorians
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?
Sophists
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Define agora
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade.
Define philosopher
A thinker who reflects on the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom.
Define democracy
A type of government in which the populace (people) makes decisions and shares power.
Define polis
A Greek city-state
Define oligarchy
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.
Define phalanx
A military technique whereby soldiers stand and fight side by side in rows.
Define peninsula
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides.
Define myth
A story about gods, goddesses and heroes passed down over time.
Let’s have some fun
Luna Lovegood
A kind witch not afraid to express her true self (The GOAT)
